Paul223 Posted July 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 in all fairness would a calendar with pages of deer / fox / rabbit / pigeon really pull in the sales on a shooting forum where most get to see said animals on a weekly baises? but it doesn't need to be T&A either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 Whilst 'jugs out' ticks a box for me it's about 'sales' and most calendars are bought by women and given away at Xmas. A bawdy calendar would sell about 15 copies on here (3 a piece each to be wipe clean 'laminated' to handful of saddos that pop up, get excited and forum stalk any female that sticks her head above the trench) but I don't see that calendar going on the kitchen wall of most homes. There are stats for calendar sales and it's along the lines of 1. Cats in hats 2. Cliff Richard 3. Constable-eque landscape photis. maybe 2 calendars - one with the best of outdoors related photography (there have been some cracking photos taken on here along the way) and one 'jugs out'. There should also just be the option of a donation to get the photos and to bin off the calendar Think you are right about the format needing to be not just t&a if it wants to sell,and as you said there have been some great photos on the forum over the years. I am sure that we all have a good photo of the dog with gun, or a stunning landscape or pheasant hidden away. Keeping it sort of cute with animals and wildlife but with the shooting edge in it would make it more acceptable for selling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted July 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 (edited) Yes mung obviously it needs a bigger audience and sales potential than just this forum, however i did read the title and understood that the objective is to bolster support for the chosen charity of the year which this shooting forum supports, an action which not only helps the charity but also helps every day people understand that were not a bunch of gun crazed blood thirsty idiots, such fund raising events can do a lot for the image of shooting as a whole. I fail to see how an image of a lovely fluffy bambi (just before the trigger is pulled eh I bet, will be the thoughts) can have the same effect. p.s sorry if that sounds a bit in yer face fella Edited July 21, 2013 by Paul223 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peskyfoxs Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 Horse and hound forum did this for a couple for a of years, ladies submitted photos and they were hosted online and you had to pay to get access to view, slightly risqué photos but all featuring stables/horses and ladies showing some flesh. They raised quite a lot and it was in no way pornagraphic and there was a wide range of various sized ladies with lots of bottle to submit their pics. I think tasteful bit of flesh would appeal more than fluffy animal just before it died (as above said that would be assumed by many to have met its maker next) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted July 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 Horse and hound forum did this for a couple for a of years, ladies submitted photos and they were hosted online and you had to pay to get access to view, slightly risqué photos but all featuring stables/horses and ladies showing some flesh. They raised quite a lot and it was in no way pornagraphic and there was a wide range of various sized ladies with lots of bottle to submit their pics. I think tasteful bit of flesh would appeal more than fluffy animal just before it died (as above said that would be assumed by many to have met its maker next) I'll fire a pm off to Billy and PTG see if it is possible to have a downloadable calendar / app which can be amended for the dentist appointment, might be an idea to do both download and hard copies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 But the titillating bit of flesh scenario has now been done to death,since the WI did theirs every calender seems to be the same. You don't need the animal just before it's shot photo,but dog posing with guns,or just the gun(someone did one on here recently that was good) pheasant sticking its head out of cover etc. Maybe we should see what people have photo wise,and see if they are good and can be used for printing,i would be surprised if there aren't some gems that the forum have taken,not your run of the mill scenery and not posing with dead thing but genuine love of the shooting/hunting ethos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 Yes mung obviously it needs a bigger audience and sales potential than just this forum, however i did read the title and understood that the objective is to bolster support for the chosen charity of the year which this shooting forum supports, an action which not only helps the charity but also helps every day people understand that were not a bunch of gun crazed blood thirsty idiots, such fund raising events can do a lot for the image of shooting as a whole. I fail to see how an image of a lovely fluffy bambi (just before the trigger is pulled eh I bet, will be the thoughts) can have the same effect. p.s sorry if that sounds a bit in yer face fella I don't follow any of the logic I'm afraid. I'm not suggesting fluffy bunny anything, I was suggesting that 'what sells' should be given more than a cursory inspection. Don't let logic and business sense get in the way of totty getting their kit off. As an interesting aside I think people's desk top screen savers are an interesting indication of what suits and where - picture wise. At work I have had 2 screen savers both robbed off this forum - 1 a boat in a misty cove and the other Stuart Ps fishing rod river shot (stunningly tranquil). At home it's kids and pets. Just a observation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamanthaDebra Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 I was thinking more along the lines of... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkella Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 I was thinking more along the lines of... Oh yes I like this idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkella Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 (edited) I think those type of pictures are fantastic! We need some dead foxes now or dead animals according to the season!? Edited July 22, 2013 by Pinkella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Agreed ! Forgot to ask hubby about the tank, Pinkella, I'll ask him later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkella Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Cheers bigbird, Regarding the photos I think you either show off your legs or your upper body, too much chest and legs in the picture is too much! Do I stand alone on this? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 No, I agree it has to be either one or the other - both looks a bit tarty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkella Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Where is the photo shoot being done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Haven't a clue, not sure what Paul's got organised yet. Or even if he has anything organised! I'll ask him when I next see him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehb102 Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 If any chap is feeling left out I'm doing a Hot Shots calendar for ye Shotgun & Chelsea Bun Club. It would be nice to have the odd good looking chap in camo in there. Volunteers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Great idea!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehb102 Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Find me a suitable volunteer and if you run short on ladies I'll see what the game birds over there are up for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamanthaDebra Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Agreed. This is what I had in my mind all along, but some people seemed to think it was going to be hardcore porn or something! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the pigeon man Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Am up for a male one !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamanthaDebra Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Cheers bigbird, Regarding the photos I think you either show off your legs or your upper body, too much chest and legs in the picture is too much! Do I stand alone on this? lol No, I agree it has to be either one or the other - both looks a bit tarty.Yes yes and yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamanthaDebra Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 If any chap is feeling left out I'm doing a Hot Shots calendar for ye Shotgun & Chelsea Bun Club. It would be nice to have the odd good looking chap in camo in there. Volunteers. Perhaps we could run the shoot on same day. More fun and organised booze up afterwards?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 I think this is a great idea and i'm glad there are so many willing ladies (and supporting husbands/partners were applicable) wanting to make it happen. Well done all, i hope its a runner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamanthaDebra Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Oh yes I like this idea! Does this mean you would like to volunteer to be in it?! Do we have any photographers out there willing to donate their time and skills for a good cause? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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